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Hello all, I thought I might share some detail of my current Strike Eagle build. As is well known this bird is not well represented in my favorite 1/72 scale and it takes some creativity to turn any available kit into an accurate representation of a current F-15E. Basis of my project is the old hasegawa kit with the raised panel lines. I added quite some scratchbuilding to what's in the box, and some items from other kits found their way in here too. I start with some pictures of the nozzles. As the kit only contains the feathered nozzles present in early F-15 mods I switched them with my (

Wow! congrats to a really hot looking hornet! it sure looks like it was well worth the effort! :D greets, Andy

John, Holmes, Gregg, thanks a lot for the nice compliments! I also thought the 1st Marine Division Special Markings added a bit to an else overly grey jet. As I now look at the pictures it seems to me that the canopy is a bit out of shape, in the area above the front pilot seat?? :D What do the experts think? cheers, Andy

Hello fellow modellers, after years of silent watching I finally dare to share my latest ex-bench queen in my first forum contribution. Not my best shot tho as I wanted to call her done so that I could move on to more actual builds. However, here she is. The Italeri kit offers quite a bit of a challenge when it comes to parts fit and accuracy, but it is a nice offering in light of it being priced considerably lower than the Hasegawa product. Next to the kit assembly lots of small bits were scratchbuilt to make this hornet represent the latest version in service with the USMC. The IFF antenn

Thanks EF, this will be of much help!

Hi fellow modellers, i'm about to convert a italeri 1/72 intruder tanker into an A-6E. Anyone happen to know where i can get proper decals for an intruder in TPS scheme? I don't have a specific squadron in mind. thanks for any help andy

Hi Jason, you may want to check this site: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/sys...tions/jassm.htm just follow the links to plans and schematics. it's no exacts drawing but perhaps it helps. pictures may be helpful too. greets andy